Encounter between security forces and militant still on in Shopian (Update: Kashmir/Encounter)

An encounter between security forces and a militant is still on in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian District.

The militant is believed to be trapped in his hideout in Karewa Malino village, 55 km from Srinagar.

Two of his accomplices were killed along with a major of the Indian Army during a six-hour-long gun-battle on Friday.